tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282667146033101432.post8253146463994590592..comments2010-08-08T00:46:36.296-04:00Comments on Operation Shutdown: Winter Meetings to beginmatt shetlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07548364670114592673noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282667146033101432.post-12570551662821322302009-12-07T12:34:03.619-05:002009-12-07T12:34:03.619-05:00well for one thing, most high profile guys are typ...well for one thing, most high profile guys are type a free agents and if their former team offers arbritration, then it would cost a first round pick to sign them.<br /><br />i dont think it would make sense to go after most type a free agents when you would have to pony up the 2nd overall pick. if the Pirates were picking in the middle of the first round, then it would be worth taking a shot.matt shetlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07548364670114592673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282667146033101432.post-70749950214256795922009-12-07T12:29:07.189-05:002009-12-07T12:29:07.189-05:00people report that the bucs have money to spend. ...people report that the bucs have money to spend. why cant we even be linked to a high profile guy like matt holliday?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5282667146033101432.post-12926994912819099542009-12-07T11:14:26.390-05:002009-12-07T11:14:26.390-05:00what do we need another utility infielder for? Va...what do we need another utility infielder for? Vasquez had an MVP type season. I view him as irreplaceable.<br /><br />All kidding aside, I agree with sticking to the plan. Deal all 4 guys you mentioned and what you have in your system after that is the future.<br /><br />Deal with the losing this upcoming season and get these kids readyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com